Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, & Spinning Classes for All Skill Levels
Join other enthusiasts and learn the arts of knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving from experts. We offer classes that cater to fiber artists of all skill levels, so bring your friends and make it an exciting event.Courses
Casapinka: I Don't Know What Colors to Use!
Casapinka is coming to Black Sheep! On May 5, she will be teaching this fun class on confidently choosing colors for your projects.
Cost: $ 65.00
Casapinka is coming to Black Sheep! On May 5, she will be teaching this fun class on confidently choosing colors for your projects.
Cost: $ 65.00
Coiled Baskets
Use up those gorgeous scraps of yarn you've accumulated with this hands-on workshop! No knitting or crocheting needed for these lovely baskets. Bring your scraps and a favorite bowl to shape your basket. Materials will be available for purchase.
Cost: $ 35.00
Use up those gorgeous scraps of yarn you've accumulated with this hands-on workshop! No knitting or crocheting needed for these lovely baskets. Bring your scraps and a favorite bowl to shape your basket. Materials will be available for purchase.
Cost: $ 35.00
Color in Spinning - Combs, Hackles, Cards and Blending Boards
Students will learn how to use a variety of tools to create beautiful multi-colored fibers for spinning.
Cost: $ 50.00
Students will learn how to use a variety of tools to create beautiful multi-colored fibers for spinning.
Cost: $ 50.00
Concept Knitting: Unleash your creativity!
Unleash your creativity or break out of your knitting rut with this interactive class. Bring your scraps and needles for something completely different and fun! Pattern recipes will be provided.
Cost: $ 35.00
Unleash your creativity or break out of your knitting rut with this interactive class. Bring your scraps and needles for something completely different and fun! Pattern recipes will be provided.
Cost: $ 35.00
Entrelac
Using four skeins of Noro Silk Garden, knit this beautiful scarf with entrelac. This technique makes woven-looking strips of knitted fabric that you create with knits, purls, decreases, and short rows.
Cost: $ 35.00
Using four skeins of Noro Silk Garden, knit this beautiful scarf with entrelac. This technique makes woven-looking strips of knitted fabric that you create with knits, purls, decreases, and short rows.
Cost: $ 35.00
Fixing Your Mistakes
This class will address those pesky mistakes that we all make: dropped stitches, yarn-over errors, effective ways to rip out.
Cost: $ 35.00
This class will address those pesky mistakes that we all make: dropped stitches, yarn-over errors, effective ways to rip out.
Cost: $ 35.00
Log Cabin
So you have learned to use your rigid heddle loom. Let us show you some other things you can do besides plain weave. Learn how to warp and weave the log cabin pattern. Cost of this class includes use of the Ashford Sample-It Loom.
Cost: $ 45.00
So you have learned to use your rigid heddle loom. Let us show you some other things you can do besides plain weave. Learn how to warp and weave the log cabin pattern. Cost of this class includes use of the Ashford Sample-It Loom.
Cost: $ 45.00
Rigid Heddle
This 2-part class will teach you the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. This loom is a very basic, lightweight portable loom. Cost of the class includes use of the loom for the week.
Cost: $ 90.00
This 2-part class will teach you the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. This loom is a very basic, lightweight portable loom. Cost of the class includes use of the loom for the week.
Cost: $ 90.00
Stacked Stitches
Have you been intrigued by Xandy Peters Fox Paws pattern ? Learn the basics now! We will take the mystery out of stacked stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
Have you been intrigued by Xandy Peters Fox Paws pattern ? Learn the basics now! We will take the mystery out of stacked stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
Steeking!
Take the trauma out of steeking. In this class we will explore techniques for knitting in the round and cutting(!) our work in order to make a flat piece or a cardigan out of a pullover. Several options for stabilizing and finishing edges will be introduced. Class 1 will consist of getting our practice swatch cast on and explained. Class 2 is when we do the scary part; cutting into our knitting!
Cost: $ 50.00
Take the trauma out of steeking. In this class we will explore techniques for knitting in the round and cutting(!) our work in order to make a flat piece or a cardigan out of a pullover. Several options for stabilizing and finishing edges will be introduced. Class 1 will consist of getting our practice swatch cast on and explained. Class 2 is when we do the scary part; cutting into our knitting!
Cost: $ 50.00
Texture in Crochet: Broomstick Lace
Learn this beautiful stitch and make a warm weather accessory in this class! Pattern is free on Ravelry. You will need dk weight yarn and hooks for this class. Broomstick pin will be provided ($5 to instructor).
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn this beautiful stitch and make a warm weather accessory in this class! Pattern is free on Ravelry. You will need dk weight yarn and hooks for this class. Broomstick pin will be provided ($5 to instructor).
Cost: $ 35.00
Texture in Crochet: Catherine Wheel Crochet
Learn a new technique for a beautiful stitch you can use to create blankets and more. Make a large coaster in class! Pattern is free on Ravelry. You will need worsted weight yarn and appropriate hook.
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn a new technique for a beautiful stitch you can use to create blankets and more. Make a large coaster in class! Pattern is free on Ravelry. You will need worsted weight yarn and appropriate hook.
Cost: $ 35.00
Texture in Crochet: Crocodile Stitch
Learn this fun and interesting textured stitch with this class! We will be making an owl in class (pattern available on Ravelry for about $5). You will need worsted weight yarn and a size F hook.
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn this fun and interesting textured stitch with this class! We will be making an owl in class (pattern available on Ravelry for about $5). You will need worsted weight yarn and a size F hook.
Cost: $ 35.00
Texture in Crochet: Mosaic Color Crochet
Learn this fun colorwork technique to crochet a pincushion. You will learn how to work with two colors for mosaic crochet and also how to work post stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
Learn this fun colorwork technique to crochet a pincushion. You will learn how to work with two colors for mosaic crochet and also how to work post stitches.
Cost: $ 35.00
Weaving: Beyond the Basics 2
You will continue to explore more techniques for the rigid heddle loom. Techniques covered will include Danish Medallions, 9/1 Spot Lace, Spanish Lace and Hemstitching. Beyond the Basics 1 is not a requirement.
Cost: $ 45.00
You will continue to explore more techniques for the rigid heddle loom. Techniques covered will include Danish Medallions, 9/1 Spot Lace, Spanish Lace and Hemstitching. Beyond the Basics 1 is not a requirement.
Cost: $ 45.00
Building Blocks
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other.
Cost: $ 20.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other.
Cost: $ 20.00
Beginner Spinning on a Wheel
Are you curious about spinning your own yarn? This class will get you started. Learn basic wheel mechanics, drafting techniques, fiber choices, and various fiber preparations. Students will go home with their first singles yarn. Wheels and fiber will be provided.
Cost: $ 75.00
Are you curious about spinning your own yarn? This class will get you started. Learn basic wheel mechanics, drafting techniques, fiber choices, and various fiber preparations. Students will go home with their first singles yarn. Wheels and fiber will be provided.
Cost: $ 75.00
Knit 101 (Sat)
This is the class for those students who have never picked up knitting needles. Learn to cast on, knit & purl! Great intro to the joys of knitting!
Cost: $ 15.00
This is the class for those students who have never picked up knitting needles. Learn to cast on, knit & purl! Great intro to the joys of knitting!
Cost: $ 15.00
Knit 101 (Wed)
This is the class for those students who have never picked up knitting needles. Learn to cast on, knit & purl! Great intro to the joys of knitting!
Cost: $ 15.00
This is the class for those students who have never picked up knitting needles. Learn to cast on, knit & purl! Great intro to the joys of knitting!
Cost: $ 15.00
Knit 102 (Sat)
Build on the basics learned in Knit 101. Learn a variety of increases and decreases and how to bind off. This is a great next step for beginner knitters.
Cost: $ 15.00
Build on the basics learned in Knit 101. Learn a variety of increases and decreases and how to bind off. This is a great next step for beginner knitters.
Cost: $ 15.00
Knit 102 (Wed)
Build on the basics learned in Knit 101. Learn a variety of increases and decreases and how to bind off. This is a great next step for beginner knitters.
Cost: $ 15.00
Build on the basics learned in Knit 101. Learn a variety of increases and decreases and how to bind off. This is a great next step for beginner knitters.
Cost: $ 15.00
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Steeking!
Take the trauma out of steeking. In this class we will explore techniques for knitting in the round and cutting(!) our work in order to make a flat piece or a cardigan out of a pullover. Several options for stabilizing and finishing edges will be introduced. Class 1 will consist of getting our practice swatch cast on and explained. Class 2 is when we do the scary part; cutting into our knitting!